Rugby Sevens: Black Ferns reach Singapore semi-finals with victory over Great Britain

Captain Risi Pouri-Lane's try double has helped the Black Ferns Sevens ease past Great Britain 24-5 and into the semi-finals of the Singapore world series tournament.

Struggling for possession early, the NZ women took full advantage when they achieved it, with Pouri-Lane running in the opening try, after some lead-up interplay with Tyla King, and Theresa Setefano giving them a 12-0 lead at halftime.

The British struck from the restart, but Jorja Miller eased the Kiwis clear again, before Pouri-Lane put the seal on victory, sprinting 50 metres unopposed.

Risi Pouri-Lane in action at the Singapore Sevens.
Risi Pouri-Lane in action at the Singapore Sevens. Photo credit: Photosport

The world series leaders will face Fiji in the semis, after the Pacific side eliminated Japan 12-10. On the other side of the draw, Australia will face the winners of France and Canada for a place in the final.

New Zealand have won the women's titles at the last three stops on the world circuit - Vancouver, Los Angeles and Hong Kong - and entered the Singapore tied atop the table with their Aussie rivals, but ahead on countback.

The top team after this tournament will claim regular season honours, while the top eight finishers - currently NZ, Australia, France, USA, Canada, Fiji, Ireland and Great Britain - will qualify for the season-ending finals at Madrid. 

Meanwhile, the All Blacks Sevens have also advanced to the semi-final stage, edging USA 19-14 in their quarter-final duel.

After the US took a two-point advantage into the interval, the NZ men seized the led through Fehi Fineanganofo's early second-half try.

The Americans put their noses back in front, but couldn't hold on for the upset, as Tone Ng Shiu dotted down with just under two minutes remaining to eventually seal victory for New Zealand.

They'll square off with Australia - whom they beat during poolplay - in the semi-final at 6:12pm, Sunday (NZ time). Great Britain take on Ireland in the first semi-final.

Black Ferns Sevens 24 (Pouri-Lane 2, Setefano, Miller tries; King & Pouri-Lane conversions) Great Britain 5 (Boatman try) 

All Blacks Sevens 19 (Ware, Fineanganofo, Ng Shiu tries; Cook-Savage & McGarvey-Black conversions) USA 14 (Williams, Channel tries; Tomasin & Hughes conversion)